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GWO Basic Safety Training Instructor

Maersk


Job Location:

Grimsby - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you passionate about developing people and helping to keep the renewable energy workforce safe

We are looking for a motivated and engaging GWO Basic Safety Training Instructor to join our growing team in the Humber Region.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the renewable energy sector delivering industry-leading training that equips personnel with the knowledge skills and confidence to work safely in onshore and offshore wind environments.

Whether you already have experience delivering GWO courses or come from a practical operational emergency response military lifting technical industrial safety or training background we would like to hear from you.

We Offer

As a GWO Instructor you will join a highly skilled and supportive team dedicated to delivering training that genuinely makes a difference.

In this role you will:

  • Deliver engaging practical and classroom-based training programmes

  • Develop specialist knowledge across multiple GWO and safety disciplines

  • Work with a diverse range of delegates from the renewable energy industry

  • Travel to training centres and client locations throughout the UK

  • Be supported through ongoing professional development and instructor training

  • Play a key role in preparing personnel to work safely in challenging environments

This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver and assess training in accordance with GWO standards and company procedures

  • Facilitate both practical and theoretical learning sessions

  • Create an engaging and inclusive learning environment for all delegates

  • Provide coaching feedback and support to delegates throughout their training

  • Maintain training equipment in a safe and serviceable condition

  • Conduct routine inspections and safety checks of facilities and equipment

  • Assist in the continuous improvement and development of training materials

  • Ensure all activities are carried out to the highest standards of safety and quality

  • Represent the company professionally and uphold company values at all times

Were Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

Essential

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or equivalent)

  • Experience delivering practical training coaching or instruction

  • Strong presentation and communication skills

  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

  • Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Flexibility to travel when required

  • A strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement

Desirable

  • Experience delivering GWO training courses

  • Renewable energy or wind industry experience

  • Working at Height experience

  • First Aid qualifications or experience

  • Lifting technical emergency response military or industrial safety background

  • Assessor qualifications

Applicants from outside the renewable energy sector are encouraged to apply as full training and development can be provided for the right candidate.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race colour gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy or parental leave veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.


Required Experience:

IC


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Maersk Line is a Danish international container shipping company and the largest operating subsidiary of the Maersk Group, a Danish business conglomerate. It is the world's largest container shipping company by both fleet size and cargo capacity, serving 374 offices in 116 countries

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